Guest Post

By Gary Taggart, Hamilton   I have been a resident for over 55 years, worked for the Sula Hot Shots as an international firefighter and was employed at several sawmills […]

I am incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support we received for the Bitterroot River Clean Up. The Water Forum has proudly hosted this event for six years, and each […]

So Ms. Tucker believes thousands of Montanans are without health care if government does not give it to them “free.” What a load of feces! Anyone can go to any […]

To start, you need glasses, there was no white sheet hanging anywhere on President Trump. The President said both sides were to blame and I agree with him. Neo-Nazis and […]

Could there be anything more “corny” or banal than reading divisive letters to the editor from party hacks? They must receive Daily talking points from their losing party leaders to […]

After reading several leftist letters to the Bitterroot Star editor, I must respond. One called Trump a racist, another suggested that “don’t just accept the rhetoric as gospel,” another doubted […]

The Trump Administration is calling the (more or less) permanent protection of public lands belonging to the people of the United States a land grab. It would seem to be […]

My dad’s grandmother lived more than 80 years, and never voted for a Democrat. On the porch of her farmhouse near Independence, Iowa, in election year 1928, she told him […]

I started working in nursing homes and came to assisted living care because my oldest son is disabled and I wanted to help build options for his care long after […]

As I “enjoy” this “healthy smoke” as the so-called US Forest Service makes “healthy forests,” I reminisce back to a time shortly after the Forest Service, established under the Department […]

By Elaine Redman, Hamilton   A few weeks ago I saw in the Missoulian the guest column by Marty Essen, “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was so angered by what […]

Donald Trump is a racist. After Tuesday there’s no doubt about it. As he ranted to the nation a white sheet was hanging out his pants leg. His performance at […]

This is my hand being extended as a friend. We do the best we can most of the time. Sometimes we make an error and this is that time. But, […]

Think of this. The way for us to be the safest country in the world is for us to embrace the full racial and cultural diversity of our citizens. Now […]

I am very disheartened to hear multiple “rumors” regarding the Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo this year.   Yes there is a gate fee. It has NOT gone up […]

I was surprised to see no letters about the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week in the Star, but local news such as state budget worries and forest […]

To shine, or not to shine, that is the question?   Will this POTUS ever accomplish anything of value or positive for the American people and peoples of the world? […]

Good morning to the editor and all who work at a wonderful newspaper. Great job! Anyone can tear down people, their dreams and aspirations. It doesn’t require any degrees, or […]

By Montana Governor Steve Bullock   As governor of Montana it’s my job to responsibly manage the state through everything from a difficult fire season and the challenges posed by […]

During wildfire season, brave men and women put their lives at risk to protect our communities. Please join me in keeping these courageous firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.   […]